What are the current DTV costs at Thai embassies in Canada and the UK?

@Todd ********

The DTV can be done in Laos in person. Thai Embassy in Laos informed me after i enquired today. Have to make an appointment online, prepare documents needed, pay 10K THB. Result in 2 days excluding the day of submission.

@Andrew ********

very cool! I’m amazed they are running with it that quickly. But awesome!!

@Todd ********

Yes, it is fast. I think other nearby countries will be up and running the DTV in the same way now/shortly. I contacted Cambodia Embassy but no reply yet.

@Bauke **********

thank you. Here is why i question the wording. The next para states that for 10k baht you can extend once per year. Why even bother with this step? A border bounce by land or air every 180 days eliminates the use of this and previously people needed to border bounce every 60-90 days. And anyone leaving within the 180 days would pay nothing to thai immigration.... You effectively have a 5 year residency visa for 10k. If that is the case, great!!! But it does not seem aligned with other Thai immigration policy.

@Todd ********

I agree the price of 10k for an extension if you could just leave and come back seems strange, we'll have to wait and see 180 days from now I guess when the first DTV people start running into this

@Bauke **********

maybe so, i'm kinda hoping for more clear direction, but i guess the first time a DTV holder goes out and comes back, we will see if there is a new 180 day stamp

@Greg *******

maybe... there has always been the ability to extend in Thailand for medical reasons (or get a medical visa) with a dr's note.

@Chris ********

if I’m British can I apply for it in a nearby country like Laos at the Thai embassy there, or do I need to fly back to the UK

@Grant ******

im not 100% but you need to prove your freelance /business and a of proof an address on the form.

@Greg *******

Both Australia and UK are also charging a higher price. Probably find other countries are too. It's no big deal. If you don't want to pay for it, look a different visa

@Andy ***********

aussies and canadians actually love taking costs right up the rear. It's a big part of their culture and sense of self worth.

@Todd ********

I think you'll find embassies and consulates across the world charge the higher prices. The UK prices are also high. But realistically, Aussies (especially retirees) are well cashed-up and the 14,000 baht is really cheap. I know some guys are paying visa agents 20,000+ just for a one-year extension and it doesn't seem to bother them, so I can't see the extra 4,000 baht being a problem. I spend that amount on a good night out! I see the Elites are melting down over the new "Super Visa"!

@Andy ***********

yes-I guarantee it. Looked at several different sites. They are indeed charging somewhere north of 10k baht depending on which host nation. Aus is about as cashed as any of several dozen wealthy nations. And as mentioned, they don't mind overpaying for anything. It's part of the lifestyle there. And yes you are absolutely right, anyone with Thai Elite/privilege (900k for 5 years) is likely pretty darn unhappy with turn of events.

@Todd ********

And Thailand is choc-a-bloc full of expats paying wayyyyyyy over the top for visa agent extensions. The mind boggles what they will pay in dirty money but will whine like a cat in agony if they're charged 20 baht more for a taxi fare. Thailand certainly attracts some strange people

@Greg *******

then so be it, DTV at Canadian price is still the best value to those eligible.

@Andy ***********

any successful applicant will be paying 10k baht every 180 days to retain visa validity. 20k/year. 100k for 5

@Todd ********

Visa is five years multi-entry. There's no annual fee.

@Andy ***********

sadly for you, not at all. Visa is for 5 years and you will be granted 180 days initially. At the end of 180, you can apply for extension for another 180 at 10k baht. After that 180 days, you will exit the country

@Todd ********

If you choose to extend yes. However, I will be leaving frequently through the year and each entry will get the 180 day stamp. I will stay nowhere near 180 days, perhaps closer to 80, will be absent for 30-40 days, then return for another 180. A Multi-Entry visa has no limit on the number of entries.

@Andy ***********

each entry will not get a new 180. It doesn’t change from the original. You can come and go as much as you wish. At 180 days from issuance of visa, you will need to extend

@Todd ********

Actually it will. It's multi-entry, so each entry gets 180 days. But it seems we'll have to agree to disagree on this point and see what happens.

@Andy ***********

each entry gets zero additional days. You can come and go as you please for 180. Then it’s over

@Todd ********

That's only if you remain in the country. You can leave at any time in the 180 days stamp, and then re-enter for another 180 days. The Ministry has already published this and stated "per entry"

@Andy ***********

after 180 days from the date of issuance, regardless of how many times you come and go, you have no choice. Renew or get out

@Todd ********

Yes, you get out, re-enter and get another 180 days. As the MFA/Immigration advice clearly states "180 days per entry". You cannot renew a visa

@Andy ***********

best of luck with that

@Todd ********

Ok. It's pretty clear to me and I'm sure to immigration as they wrote it! But I'm sure they will take your thoughts into consideration!

@Andy ***********

I’m hopeful for you. Might save u a few nickels

@Todd ********

it clearly states 180 days per entry

@Bauke **********

Can you show me what you are referring to?

@Todd ********

It's on the embassy websites

@Todd ********

It'll save a lot over the non-O visa. In fact it'll pay for itself for frequent travellers. It's a little beauty. Get onto some of the other forums. It's the hottest visa topic for years! Even if the Elite Visa group is in massive meltdown!

@Andy ***********

incase they reject your application.

@Colin ********

not sure really. They are not in alignment. Each consulate has different pricing. So whomever is influencing that. We will never know for sure.

@Frank-Steven **********

wouldn't even have thought of dealing with them